Self-publishing and independent publishing are on the rise in the world of publishing. However, it comes with more work; you’re doing your own marketing, designs, editing, or you’re having to find and spend money to have people work with you on it. However, in the end, the author has made their work truly their own; their essence is tied into every single piece of the product. It is wholly, uniquely theirs. More freedom, but more work.
March is Women’s History Month, and while we should be reading women authors every month of the year, we can take some more time this month to truly appreciate the female poets who have stuck their claim as self-published or published through other independent publishing means. Here are some recommendations of women poets to celebrate this month.
Alannah Radburn (self-published) Radburn writes beautiful, detailed poetry discussing topics like queerness, women empowerment, women in history, and the hurt she has encountered throughout her life. Her poems are raw and lyrical. They’re reminiscent of waves flowing in and out. Her works can be purchased through Amazon. I have only been able to read one of them at this time, but I highly recommend on an ebbing seafoam tide. Find her on Instagram @alannahradburn.poetry.
Joshika Gogoi (self-published) Love, betrayal, photography, hope, and vulnerability are all integral parts of Gogoi’s debut poetry collection, A Nightingale’s Call. Using a combination of visual and written art, she is able to use her writing as an outpost for her feelings. Gogoi’s debut can be found and purchased on Amazon. She is on Instagram as @nightingalescrolls
Caitlin Conlon (indie publisher) The Surrender Theory, Conlon’s first poetry collection, published by Central Avenue Publishing, is another collection filled with art and written expression. This poetry collection covers grief, heartbreak, loss, and hope in amazing detail and imagery. Her unique poetry is eye-catching and challenges traditional poetry. You can find Conlon on Instagram as @cgcpoems.
Kyle Potvin (indie publisher) Potvin is a New Hampshire, USA native and poet who works in many forms, including traditional forms of poetry and free verse. She writes about beauty even in sadness with detailed imagery and words that will stick with you for lifetimes. She has a chapbook, Sounds Travel on Water, with the indie publisher Finishing Line Press, and a full-length collection with Hobblebush Books, Loosen.
Wattney Lander (self-published) Lander is an Canadian based poet whose poetry collections cover topics like unhealthy family dynamics, loss, self-healing, and forgiveness. She currently has two published collections, Let Them Sleep and Black Sheep. Her voice is unique as she explores typically uncomfortable topics and creates art from the lessons she has learned. She also created the company Poet Possibilities to help other poets grow and prosper. Lander can be found on Instagram as @wattneypoetry and @poetpossibilities.
Poetry is a form of artistic expression of even the most difficult emotions. Take a minute to reflect with these poets and so many more this month.
Mae Fraser @maeflowerreads
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